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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,129.62, 312,068 and 81,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,129.62, 312,068 and 81,618.30 is: 122,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,129.62 : 312,068 = 81,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,129.62/312,068 = 81,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,129.62x = 312,068 × 81,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,129.62x = 25,470,459,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,459,644.40/208,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,377.87

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